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Updated Wednesday 1st April 2026

Updates from HL’s experts covering important financial market events

The latest British Chambers of Commerce business confidence survey shows a dip even before the Iran war

The IPPR reveals that the UK is lagging G7 peers when it comes to business investment

Asia markets have continued the S&P 500 optimism, rising on hopes of the Middle East war ending

Brent Crude little moved at around $107 per barrel

US stock futures rise

UK real GDP growth confirmed at 0.1% for Q4 2025

Oil ticks higher as de-escalation doubts mount

US markets brace for a string of economic data points

UK markets battle with rate hike expectations

Volatile week ahead as Vix reaches tariff tantrum levels

US market sell-off showcases the benefits of diversification

UK markets react to retail sales and consumer confidence data

Higher bond yields put pressure on finding a swift resolution in Iran

US natural gas storage figures later. Year-to-date prices -6.5% vs +90% for EU contracts.

US markets: Initial jobless claims in focus, 211k expected

Gold slides below $4,500

FTSE 100 dips after two days of gains

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